unemployment
noun/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Frequency rank: #3,146 most common English word
Meaning
The state of not having a job; the number of people without work.
Example sentence
The government is implementing new policies to reduce the rising unemployment rates.
Synonyms & related words
- joblessness
- idleness
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